Explore our Arizona America250 Events Calendar, your hub for commemorating America’s 250th anniversary in Arizona. This calendar highlights both signature events hosted by Arizona America250 and community-led events taking place across the state.
If your organization or community is planning an event that aligns with the spirit of America250, we invite you to be part of the celebration. Help us build a vibrant calendar that reflects the richness of Arizona’s past, present, and future. Submitting your event is easy and free!
Let’s make history together. One event at a time.
Fridays (January - April) @ 9 a.m. Join us at the Birding Trail kiosk (next to campsite #12 in Patagonia Lake State Park) for a ranger led hike to learn about the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek. The park is designated as an Important Bird Area by the Audubon Society. If […]
Fridays (January - April) @ 9 a.m. Join us at the Birding Trail kiosk (next to campsite #12 in Patagonia Lake State Park) for a ranger led hike to learn about the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek. The park is designated as an Important Bird Area by the Audubon Society. If […]
Saturday, March 9, 9 AM to 12 PM / Meet author Jeri Mertes as she introduces her new children's book series, Miracles in the Desert, focusing on raising and homeschooling grandchildren in Arizona. The stories, based on true events, include studying Arizona historical and cultural events and geological wonders. Stories include traveling to places of […]
Join Arizona Humanities and NDN Girls Book Club for the second annual Blue Corn Festival! The Blue Corn Festival features local cuisine and traditional blue-corn inspired dishes; poetry readings and storytelling; free books by Indigenous authors; kids' crafts and activities; and dozens of art and culture vendors. Honoring History and Foodways At the heart of […]
Straight from St. Peter Street, the quintessential New Orleans jazz band brings its jubilant and infectious brand of music to Wickenburg. Transforming the stage into an era when Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton ruled the Big Easy, the 6-piece ensemble offers creative energy and fresh interpretations of their authentic sound.
Join us for a heartfelt celebration of early folk, gospel, and Western swing music. This isn’t just a multi-media concert—it’s an exuberant exploration of this expansive and singular American genre that planted the roots of American music featuring vocalists and instrumentalists Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh. The performance includes songs made famous by iconic artists […]
This two-day StandDown brings together service providers and community partners to support veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability, as well as those in need of employment, healthcare, and benefits assistance. The event will be open 8am-3pm on March 12th and 13th. StandDown events provide veterans with the opportunity to connect face-to-face with service providers, peers, […]
Fridays (January - April) @ 9 a.m. Join us at the Birding Trail kiosk (next to campsite #12 in Patagonia Lake State Park) for a ranger led hike to learn about the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek. The park is designated as an Important Bird Area by the Audubon Society. If […]
Get to know the plant life of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Arizona State Park Volunteer, Valerie. You'll spend an hour exploring the trails and learning about local cacti, trees, and shrubs, seeing how they've adapted to grow in and support this ecosystem. Expect some small hills and loose gravel with no […]
Join us on Silly Mountain and try to find all the leprechauns (17) hidden around our Silly little mountain. Please only take photos of them so others can find them. Leprechauns will be out from March 14th - 21st. As you find them make sure to take photos and tag us on social media: www.facebook.com/ajparksandrec […]
Just how big is the biggest cactus in the United States? Can you eat it? What role does it play in our desert community? Get answers to these questions and more when you join us for a ranger-led hike to observe and learn about the mighty saguaro. We’ll walk and talk for about an hour […]
The Apache Junction Public Library 13th annual LibraryCON event. This year we are giving this event an America250 twist! National Treasure Scavenger Hunt, Living Museum, cosplay, games, vendors and more!